Our review of : Learn Spanish in Your Car or While You Sleep

Make It Stick offers science-based techniques for successful learning. Drawing on decades of cognitive research, the book demonstrates how to improve reading comprehension, reduce study time and retain informationMuhammad Ali was once asked how he could float like a butterfly and sting like a bee in the ring. “I don’t fight who I can beat,” [...]

Dumbing Us Down is a scathing indictment of the modern education system, written by former New York City public school teacher John Taylor Gatto. In it, he argues that compulsory schooling does more to indoctrinate children into accepting unquestioningly the prevailing social order than it does to educate them in critical thinking and independence. For [...]

In Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain, Zaretta Hammond offers a powerful new framework for culturally responsive teaching (CRT) that is firmly grounded in neuroscience. Drawing on evidence from brain research, she provides teachers with concrete strategies they can use to ensure that all students are authentically engaged in learning and achieving rigorous academic goals. [...]

Are you obsessed with your favorite celebrity, sports team or political movement? If so, you may be engaging in cultish behavior—and you’re not alone. In Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism, Amanda Montell provides an enlightening exploration of the psychological phenomena that drive fanaticism and its effects on our daily lives. Drawing on her own experiences [...]

How to Take Smart Notes is a concise guide to an effective note-taking technique. The book is written by Sonke Ahrens, who used this approach as a student and academic, and has since taught it to students and professionals around the world. The key premise of How to Take Smart Notes is that notes should [...]

On Writing is a memoir by horror fiction author Stephen King. The book covers his career, from struggling young writer to iconic best-seller. In it, he offers advice for aspiring writers and insights into the craft of writing. He also shares personal stories about his life and work. For who is this book for ? [...]

This book is designed for people who want to learn Spanish quickly and easily. It offers a step-by-step approach, with concise instructions and plenty of practice exercises. Topics covered include basics such as pronunciation and grammar, as well as more advanced concepts like verb tenses and idiomatic expressions. For who is this book for ? [...]

This book offers a new perspective on Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADD. The author, Gabor Maté MD, believes that the disorder originates from factors such as emotional neglect and trauma during early childhood development. He also provides strategies for improving attention span and managing ADD symptoms. For who is this book for ? This book [...]

In “Difficult Conversations,” Douglas Stone provides readers with a road map for navigating even the most difficult discussions. He offers sensible advice and practical tools for handling challenging conversations with tact, integrity, and poise. For who is this book for ? This book is for anyone who wants to learn how to have difficult conversations [...]

Bird by Bird is a book about writing, but it’s also so much more than that. Anne Lamott offers up plenty of wisdom on life in general, as well as invaluable advice for aspiring writers. She talks about the importance of embracing chaos and failure, maintaining a sense of humor, and why we should all [...]

This amazing Spanish course includes everything you need to get started with learning this beautiful language! You’ll learn grammar, dialogues, short stories, exercises, vocabulary and common phrases and words from beginners to intermediate level. With over 50 hours of full immersion content, you’ll be speaking Spanish in no time! For who is this book for [...]

Pre-Suasion is a guide to getting people’s attention and shaping their behavior, whether you’re in a boardroom or on the campaign trail. Robert B. Cialdini draws on psychological principles of influence to show how best to maneuver situations so that your desired outcome is more likely to happen. He discusses the infamous Weapons of Influence [...]